College of Administrative and Financial Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Business Informatics
3rd Trimester, AY 2020-2021
COMP622 IN-COURSE PROJECT
Instructions:
ALL questions and requirements presented in this project shall be answered or complied by the student or
group.
Marks will be awarded for good presentation and thoroughness in your approach.
NO marks would be awarded for the entire project if any part is found to be copied directly from printed
materials or from another student.
Complete this cover sheet and attach it to your In-Course Project Output.
Student Declaration:
I declare that:
I understand what is meant by plagiarism (illegal copying of one’s work).
The implication of plagiarism is tantamount to cheating (work will get no pts.)
This project is all my own work and I have acknowledged any use of the published and unpublished works of
other people.
Students’ Signature:___________________, ____________________, _________________ Date: ________________
Total number of pages including this cover page
Program Course Section Time/Days Due Date Date Submitted
BSBI COMP622 FA THD 8th April, 2021
Course Title INFORMATION SECURITY AND SUPPORT
Group Members: BH
Student Number and Full BH
Name BH
Professor’s Name MR AHMED A. ALSHAALAN
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Teacher’s/Marker’s Comments Marking Scheme & Rubrics (As attached)
I. Introduction 5
II. Description of IT Security and Support Issues 10
III. Associated Security and Privacy Threats 10
IV. Related IT Security Policies Involved 10
V. Risk Management- Assessing Risks 10
VI. Risk Management- Treating Risks 10
VII. Implications 5
VIII. Conclusion, and Recommendations 10
IX. References & Plagiarism Report 5
IX. Project Presentation 25
Marker’s Name Total Marks/ Marks Awarded 100
Signature Grade Equivalent
College of Administrative and Financial Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Business Informatics
3rd Trimester, AY 2020-2021
TECHNICAL REPORT IN
COMP622 – IT SECURITY AND SUPPORT
Direction: Each group shall select one of the topics from the list provided. With the chosen
topic, make a research about it. In writing the contents of your project, consider
the following:
Technical Report Structure and Outline:
• Title Page. This contains the name of your project, school year, trimester, and the
members of your group.
• Table of Contents. Lists the main topics and page numbering of contents.
I. Introduction. This is an (a) overview about the topic chosen. Introduce the main idea
about it specifically the issues involved in it and the possible solutions. (5 marks)
II. Description of the IT Security and Support Issues Involved in the Study. Describe the
issues or problems that may root out from your topic focusing on IT security. You may
consider any related issues from the lessons learned in class. (10 marks)
III. What are the possible associated security and privary threats to the individual and
organization posed by it? Identify those security and privacy threats involved in your
topic to both the individual user or organization. (10 marks)
IV. What are the related IT security policies involved in the topic? Categorize them
according to the lessons learned in class. (max of 10 marks)
V. Assess the possible risks (their impact and likelihood) in your topic to both the
individual user and organization. (10 marks)
VI. Identify the risk control mechanisms and discuss how to treat the assessed risks.
(10 marks)
VII. What are the implications of the issues in your topic? (5 marks)
VIII. Conclusion and Recommendations. Conclude and evaluate your research study based
on the benefits obtained. (10 marks)
IX. References. List down all references for this project. (5 marks)
X. Project Presentation. Create your presentation slides to be used for your project
presentation. If you are not going to actually present your project, you may pre-record
a video presentation in lieu of it). The presentation slides or video presentation will be
forming part of your project and will be submitted. (25 marks)
Documentation Format:
• All paragraphs must be justified and double-spaced.
• Information can include proper diagram and pictures wherever necessary with table or figure
numbering.
College of Administrative and Financial Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Business Informatics
3rd Trimester, AY 2020-2021
• The entire document should be in Arial 12 pt.
• All section headings must be in Arial 12 pt bold.
• Include this cover page with all the required information from your group. Student signatures
are essential. Do not miss it.
OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES/INSTRUCTIONS:
• This is a group project (maximum of 3 and minimum of 2 members in each group).
• Use this document to work with your project. No project will be accepted without the
coverpage.
• Follow the format as prescribed.
1. Submit/Upload the softcopy of your In-Course Project in the Moodle.
2. Submit Plagiarism Report together with the ICPC.
3. Submit the Project presentation (power point presentation).
• Should you have any inquiries, kindly send me a message.
Application – Illustration/Figure/Diagram/Drawing (5 & 10 Points Rubric):
9 -10/ 5 All accurate facts/concepts are displayed in the diagram/illustration/ Details/parts (including labels) support the
main idea/ The graphics used represent information appropriately.
7 – 8/ 4 At least 3 accurate facts are displayed in the diagram/illustration/ Detail is added to support each main idea/
Most graphics/parts represent the information appropriately.
4 – 6/ 3 At least 2 accurate facts are displayed in the diagram/illustration / More is needed for understanding/ All
graphics/parts relate to the topic but do not represent appropriately.
1 – 3/ 2 Fewer than 2 accurate facts are displayed/ Very little detail is provided for the main ideas and understanding is
limited/ Graphics/parts do not relate to the topic.
0/ 0-1 Inaccurate facts are displayed/presented/ No details provided for the main ideas and understanding is missing/
Graphics/parts do not relate to the topic.
Essay Questions (5 & 10 Points Rubric)
Content (4 / 2) Organization (3 / 1.5) Development (2 / 1)
Use of Language (1 / 0.5)
Answer is appropriate to the Clear sense of order. Begins with a Develops each point with may Uses technical or scientific
question. Content is factually thesis or topic sentence. specific details. terminology appropriately and
correct. Supporting points are presented Answers question completely. correctly. No major grammatical
in a logical progression. or spelling errors.
Answer is appropriate to the May lack a thesis sentence, but Each point supported with some Accurate word choice. No more
question. Content may have points are presented in a logical details and evidence. than 2 major errors and a few
one or two factual errors. progression. All important points minor errors.
included.
Content relates peripherally Logic of argument is minimally Sparse details or evidence. Ordinary word choice; use of
to the question; contains Question only partially answered. scientific terminology avoided.
significant factual errors. perceivable. Points presented in a Some serious errors (but they
seemingly random fashion, but all don’t impair communication).
support argument.
Content unrelated to Lacks clear organizational plan. Statements are unsupported by Limited vocabulary; errors impair
question. Reader is confused. any detail or explanation. communication.
Repetitious, incoherent, illogical
development.
College of Administrative and Financial Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Business Informatics
3rd Trimester, AY 2020-2021
LIST OF CYBER SECURITY RESEARCH – TECHNICAL REPORT TOPICS
With so much of our daily lives revolving around the internet, it is astonishing that the issues privacy and
data protection are not yet at the center of policy and legislation. The issue only arises occasionally in
international consciousness.
However, students tasked with writing papers find such topics complex and boring. Topic creation can also
be time-consuming. There are lots of interesting topics for your project. Here are a few ones to consider:
1. Prominent internet able antivirus software for businesses;
2. Why should world organizations invest in strong antimalware?
3. An analysis of the history, impacts, and remedies of ransomware;
4. Mechanisms through which antimalware software senses and prevents attacks;
5. The functionality of encrypting viruses;
6. A comparison of the security measures used by top operating systems;
7. Security of computer hardware from attacks;
8. The relationship between cookies and cybersecurity;
9. How does firewall help in the prevention of network crimes?
10. The connection between file downloads and cyber security;
11. How can phishing by criminals be stopped?
12. An analysis of the usefulness of encryption algorithms;
13. The effectiveness of internet security in social networks;
14. The process of authentication and its effectiveness;
15. The mechanisms of network intrusion by criminals in the online world;
16. Effective ways to encrypt viruses;
17. Device synchronization and implications for international protection;
18. What is considered the greatest international cyber-attack that ever occurred?
19. What issues emerge from the rise of bots?
20. An analysis of the computer threats facing Apple;
21. How do third-party vendors work as a gateway to cyberattacks by criminals?
22. Why is there a shortage of skilled cyber security personnel in organizations?
23. The significance of y audits on information technology systems;
24. A study of the connection between digital piracy and digital security;
25. Choosing secure passwords for online transactions;
26. A study of the significance of two-factor authentication;
27. How businesses can avoid identity theft online;
28. Online dating and how people can protect their privacy;
29. Protecting yourself from digital crimes;
30. Why data breaches are not going away soon;
31. What to do when your digital account has been hacked;
College of Administrative and Financial Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Business Informatics
3rd Trimester, AY 2020-2021
32. A study of the significance of regular software updates and patches;
33. Why is public Wi-Fi vulnerable to attacks;
34. How businesses can prevent phishing scams online;
35. Smartphones and privacy concerns;
36. What is social engineering;
37. What are the main causes of online crimes?
38. Dangers and advantages of unified user profiles;
39. The effectiveness of cyber security early warning and detection systems;
40. A study of the legal redress options for businesses against online crimes.
